Flatfishes


Left eyed; pelvic fins asymmetrical

Mouth large; anal spine absent

Large tuberculate scales on body

Body elongated and thin; very slimy

Mouth large; anal spine prominent

Lateral line with long dorsal branch

Mouth small; lateral line with high arch

Blind side bright yellow

Head long and pointed; body diamond shaped

Anterior rays of dorsal fin extending onto blind side

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